Named for Sam Houston, Texas’ greatest hero, Sam Houston State University continually strives to honor its historical roots through academic excellence that includes exceptional teaching from faculty.
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (24)
- BFA 2D Studio Art
- BFA 3D Studio Art
- B.A. Art
- BFA Dance
- B.A. English
- B.Sc. Fashion Merchandising
- B.A. French
- Bachelor Graphic Design
- B.Sc. History
- B.A. History
- B.Sc. Interior Design
- B.A. Music
- Bachelor Music Therapy
- Bachelor Music Therapy - Correctional
- B.A. Musical Theatre
- B.A. Philosophy
- Bachelor Photography
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Sociology
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. Theatre
Social Sciences (23)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.Sc. Agricultural Business
- B.Sc. Composite Science
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.A. English
- B.B.A. Entrepreneurship
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.A. French
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.B.A. International Business
- B.B.A. Management
- B.B.A. Marketing
- B.Sc. Political Science
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Sociology
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Spanish
Arts, Design & Architecture (19)
- BFA 2D Studio Art
- BFA 3D Studio Art
- B.F.A. Animation
- B.A. Art
- BFA Dance
- B.Sc. Fashion Merchandising
- B.F.A. Film and TV Production
- Bachelor Graphic Design
- B.Sc. Interior Design
- B.M. Music
- B.A. Music
- Bachelor Music Therapy
- Bachelor Music Therapy - Correctional
- B.A. Musical Theatre
- Bachelor Photography
- B.A. Theatre
Business & Management (18)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.Sc. Agricultural Business
- B.Sc. Communication Studies
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.B.A. Entrepreneurship
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.B.A. Human Resource Management
- B.B.A. International Business
- B.B.A. Management
- B.B.A. Marketing
- B.A. Mass Communication
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.B.A. Supply Chain Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (16)
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.A. Biology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Composite Science
- B.Sc. Food Service Management
- B.Sc. Forensic Chemistry
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Plant and Soil Sciences
Medicine & Health (13)
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Food Service Management
- B.Sc. Health Sciences
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Public Health
Applied Sciences & Professions (8)
- B.Sc. Fashion Merchandising
- B.Sc. Food Service Management
- B.Sc. Forensic Chemistry
- B.Sc. Sociology
- B.A. Sociology
Engineering & Technology (7)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (7)
- B.Sc. Composite Science
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Plant and Soil Sciences
Law (6)
- B.Sc. Criminal Justice
- B.A. Criminal Justice
- B.Sc. Victim Studies
- B.A. Victim Studies
Agriculture & Forestry (5)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Business
- B.Sc. Animal Science
Computer Science & IT (5)
- B.F.A. Animation
- B.Sc. Computing Science
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
Education & Training (1)
- B.Sc. Integrated Studies
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.F.A. Film and TV Production
About
History
For more than 139 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is Its Service,” resonates among its 21,500+ students and echoes across eight colleges and beyond its Huntsville roots.
Education
With over 90 bachelor's degree programs, more than 60 master’s degree programs and 10 doctoral programs, including the nation’s first PhD in Forensic Science, SHSU offers an exceptional college experience. SHSU continually strives to meet the needs of contemporary students, both traditional and online.
Research
The Sam Houston State University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is committed to partnering with faculty and staff to promote, facilitate, and enhance scholarly activities through sponsored projects.
Career
An education from Sam Houston State University prepares graduates to be a vital part of the world. It gives them the theoretical and practical knowledge to understand and solve challenges. It equips them with the experience and confidence to become effective leaders. It develops in them a heart for service to their communities.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Locate funding opportunities, collaborators & resources
- Enhance quality of proposals submitted for external funding
- Develop proposals for submission
- Assist with budget development
- Negotiate contracts with sponsors
- Support intellectual property disclosures and assists with the
- commercialization
- Protect faculty, staff, students and participants during their research
- Develop publicity
Housing services
All 26 of our residence halls and apartments provide economical and convenient living for students. We house approximately 3300 Bearkats, providing one of the widest varieties of living options in this region of the country.
Library services
The Newton Gresham Library serves the research needs of the Sam Houston State University community. The library holds over 1.3 million books, bound periodicals, and government documents and a variety of formats, including multimedia, digital collections, microforms, microfiche, phonograph records, videotape, and newspapers.
Medical services
The Student Health Center, located at the corner of Avenue J and Bearkat Boulevard, provides comprehensive routine health services and education to currently enrolled students.
Accreditation
Sam Houston State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.
Student Reviews
Why sam houston is the better place
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Education is pretty standard Good laboratory facilities
For instance, I have researched with Basak Ince, Ph.D. about intuitive eating. I have prepared all ethics committee folders and contributed to the writing section. At the end of the data, I enhanced my SPSS skills and learn how to evaluate the results fro
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
At MEF University, there were a lot of opportunities to gain experience in the statistical and research part of the area.
SHSU Online
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
They have great online graduate programs.
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